Subtract 32/84 from 45/75
45/75 - 32/84 is 23/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
45/75 = 45 × 28/75 × 28 = 1260/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
32/84 = 32 × 25/84 × 25 = 800/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/2100 - 800/2100 = 1260 - 800/2100 = 460/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/105
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